The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-09-15
,rhe GreenyilIe Enterprise aud lIountain'

The Greenville Enterprise aud Mountain-
Icer, of last week, says: "On last Wedncs-
day evening q sociable was held at the
Baptist Church in honor of Prof. John NJ
Patrick, Superintendent of the Mission
School on Factory Hill and also President
of the Christian Endeavor Society. These
two organizations wished to bid farewell
20 their leader, who was going to Ander'
son to teach in the Military School at that
place. The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. Hartwell r. Mosely
After music, farewell speeches were de-
liyered by Mr.. Henry G. Ferguson, in be-
half of the Mission School, and Mr.. r. A.
Ford in behalf of the Endeavor Society.
Prof. Patrick then responded briefly to
these, after which he was presented with
bouquet of beautiful flowers by Mr.. G. A.
Smith, from the Flower Committee. Miss
Lucia Patrick, who is member OF the
Flower Committee, was also presented
with bouquetrof flowers by tho same
gentleman"
The death of Mr.. Luther a. Watkins,
of Gavin Township, which occurred on
last Thursday, 9Th inst, has cast gloom
over that whole section of the County.
He had been sick for three or four weeks
with fever, and was thought to be conva-
lescing when sudden change for the
worse took place. When informed by his
physicians that he would soon pass away,
he expressed himself as being perfectly
resigned, as it was the ''will of Him who
doeth all things for the best" he said
he had only one regret, and that was to
leave his beloved wife and little ones, as
he had long ago prepared himself for
death. He was conscious almost to the
last, and short time before he died
offered up beautiful prayer for his
family. Nj. Watkins was about 20 years
of age, aud possessed qualities which
gained friends for him during the whole
of his short life. he was a plain, straight
forward citizen, and an active, working
member of the Methodist Church. His
remains we're inferred at Sandy Springs
on last Friday, Rev. J. x. McKain con-
ducting the funeral services. His wife
and three little children have many sym
path;zers in their bereavement.
Means g. McGee's handsome establish
ment is now equipped and ready for the
fall and winter trade. We were shown
through their stock on Tuesday, and we
can safely say that they make no idle
boast when they say they have the largest
and prettiest stock oy clothing, gents fur
nishing goods, hats, shoes, trunks, va
lises, ETC., they have ever brought to An
derson. Judging from the number of
beautiful suits shown us, their stock has
been selected with great care, combined
with good judgment and fine taste. There
is not much change in the styles from last
season the round-cut sacks and four-but-
ton cutaways are the most popular. The
Scotch cheviot suits are very pretty and
are. all the go this season. These suits are
low-priced and wear well. In hats the
styles are about the same, and as their
stock is SO large you will find no trouble
to get one to suit you. Their stock of un-
derwear and neck-wear is immense and
very attractive. They keep line of shoes
for both sexes. Their stock Of youths
suits is large and cheap. It is impossible
to tell of the many things we saw there,
therefore we advise you to go and see for
yourself. These gentlemen take great
pleasure in showing theirgoods, and guar
antse satisfaction in every purchase made
of them. Read their advertisement.
A romantic marriage occurred in the
city on Tuesday evening among the col
ored population. It seems that for some
time past Will Clark and Ross Wilson
have been lovers, and have wanted to get
married, but Rosa's father objected. On
Tuesday evening the couple determined to
.consummate their vows and risk the con-
sequences. The girls father, getting wind
of it, undertook: to exercise his authority
over her by administering whipping.
Rosa didn't relish this very much, and
gave vent to her feelings by yelling very
loud. Just at this juncture some one was
passing near by, and, mistaking the yells
for the alarm of fire, yelled sire! fire."
at the top of his voice. In few seconds
the bell was ringing and the city thrown
into excitement. The firemen turned out
promptly, but no fire could be found, and
in short time it was learned that the
alarm was false one. In the meantime
Rosa's father, finding that he was not able
to control her, called policeman and had
her conducted to the guard-house, where
she was locked up. Rosa had not been in
the guard house but short time, when
her lover appeared and offered to take her
out and marry her at once. Chief FAINT
did not think he had any right to detain
her under arrest, and at once released her.
The couple then went to the residence of
Rev. Rob't LaRoche, colored, where, in
the presence of large crowd of both
whites and blacks, they were Joined to-
gether in the holy bonds of matrimony.
The Event OF the Season.